House OKs bill lifting motorcycle helmet mandate

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Apr 25, 2014 at 7:39 PM

The Missouri House has approved legislation, HB 1655, lifting the state's motorcycle helmet mandate for riders 21 and older.

Associated Press

The Missouri House has approved legislation, HB 1655, lifting the state's motorcycle helmet mandate for riders 21 and older.State law currently requires anyone riding a motorcycle to wear a helmet. Lawmakers for years have debated proposals that would make helmets optional.The House passed the legislation 93-56 Thursday. It now moves to the state Senate.The Legislature has about three weeks to pass new legislation.

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